Week's Best events in Annapolis: Classic Rock Experience, Peggy Rowe book talk and more

The Classic Rock Experience brings '70s area rock anthems from bands like Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Styx, Boston, Deep Purple and Journey to Rams Head Onstage. (Courtey of Rams Head Onstage / HANDOUT)

"We Rise!" Youth Conference: ﻿Black Youth Through A Beautiful Lens

Youth ages 13-17 of all backgrounds are welcome to the conference focused on capturing the beauty of black culture through imagery and photojournalism. The day includes a motivational message from Maryland Change Maker Rashad Staton, a youth-led panel discussion on imagery, education, and social justice, as well as an exhibit opening featuring works from participants in the “We Rise” photojournalism project. Lunch will be provided. 9:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. June 28. Banneker-Douglass Museum, 84 Franklin St., Annapolis. Free. bdmuseum.maryland.gov/events. 410-216-6180.

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The Classic Rock Experience

Jam out to ’70s-area rock anthems from bands like Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Styx, Boston, Deep Purple and Journey. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for the 8 p.m. show. June 29. Rams Head on Stage, 33 West St., Annapolis. The show is 21+. Tickets are $30 at ramsheadonstage.com.

Peggy Rowe, author of the New York Times bestseller "About My Mother," will read from her book at the Broadneck Community Library- Original Credit: Handout (Courtesy of AACPL / HANDOUT)

Peggy Rowe author event

Peggy Rowe, author of the New York Times bestseller “About My Mother,” will read from her hilarious and emotional book, telling her story as Thelma Knobel’s daughter and the mother of Mike Rowe of “Dirty Jobs.” 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. July 1. Broadneck Community Library, 1275 Green Holly Drive, Annapolis. Free. Register by calling 410-222-1905. aacpl.net.

Whats Dope Open Mic

Hip-hop, spoken word and artists of all genres are welcome to the open mic every first Tuesday of the month. Doors open at 8 p.m. for the 9 p.m. show. July 2. ArtFarm Annapolis, 111 Chinquapin Round Road, Annapolis. Attendance is $5. 443- 360-5278.

Hip-hop, spoken word and artists of all genres are welcome to the open mic every first Tuesday of the month at ArtFarm Annapolis- Original Credit: Handout (Courtesy of ArtFarm / HANDOUT)

Networking in Annapolis Crab Feast

Enjoy rum, local beer, ice cream, pit beef, corn on the cob and fresh blue crabs while getting to know other local professionals. 3 p.m.-7 p.m. July 3. Cape St. Claire Clubhouse, 1223 River Bay Road, Annapolis. Tickets are $40 at hawkmarketingservices.com. 410-320-1616.

After a silent meditation, the group will chant to excerpts from American historical documents like the Preamble and First Amendment to the Constitution, Lincoln's inaugural speeches, the Star-Spangled Banner, the Virginia Statute on Religious Liberty, Washington's Farewell Address, and the French Declaration of Rights of Man and the Citizen. No previous chanting experience necessary. Chanting is meant to get a fresh view and experience of the principles of old documents. Participants can observe and discuss what arises in themselves as they take in the documents with their breath. 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. July 4. Mindfulness Practice Group of Annapolis, 333 Dubois Road, Annapolis. Free. mpgannapolis.org.